Senior Research Analyst - HEOR

Syneos Health; Montreal; Remote; CAD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health seeks a driven Health Economist to analyze economic trends affecting healthcare technologies. Responsibilities include developing models for cost-effectiveness and advising on funding recommendations. Ideal candidates have a Master’s or PhD in health economics, alongside critical analysis skills and experience in literature reviews.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience or combination with PhD.
• Experience in systematic literature review, meta-analysis, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost-effectiveness, forecasting, and budget impact analyses.
• Develop health economic models and provide consultative advice.
• Prepare, write, and present economic analysis findings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Health economic concepts

Decision modelling

Quality assurance on economic models

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, health economics or health technology assessment

PhD in health economics or health technology assessment

Tools

Excel with VBA programming

R

Python

Job description

You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else - remarkably smart.

Areas of responsibility include, reviewing the published economic literature, developing de novo health economic models, writing reports and presenting findings to various HTA advisory committees, which make reimbursement recommendations.

Here is what you will be doing :

• Act as the primary health economist to conduct cost-effectiveness, forecasting and budget impact analyses for new health technologies
• Systematically review and critically evaluate economic literature
• Build, use and maintain a range of health economic, decision-support models, decision analytic techniques and health outcome methodologies to support value for money decision-making
• Assist in developing recommendations concerning the funding of health technologies after considering evidence of clinical benefit, value for money, societal, ethical, and patient centeredness
• Accountable for providing expertise in health economics, financial / funding modelling / applications expertise, and consultative advice in support of health system funding decision-making, planning, funding allocation, priorities, and processes
• Identify areas of potential risk to project timelines and achievement of deliverables, escalating issues to team, and Manager for resolution
• Maintain data and records pertaining to economic analyses and model development
• Independently prepare, write, and present economic analysis findings
• Acquire and apply knowledge of government directions and priorities related to the health care system, and relevant legislation
• Develop and manage relationships with internal and external partners and team members to ensure project deliverables
• Work effectively with team members such as clinical epidemiologists, patient engagement analysts, project managers and coordinators to meet project timelines
• Engage with stakeholders to obtain information needed to complete value for money analyses

Here is what you will need to be successful :

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, health economics or health technology assessment is required
• PhD in health economics or health technology assessment is preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, or combination of experience including PhD in health economics or related field
• Experience in conducting systematic literature review, meta-analysis, cost-effectiveness analyses and / or budget impact analyses is required

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Canadian and US health care systems
• Solid understanding in health economic concepts, decision modelling, health technology assessment and / or epidemiology
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis to identify and analyze relevant data sets, manipulate data, prepare reports
• Ability to provide critical appraisal and quality assurance on economic models
• Ability to use Excel with VBA programming for health economic modelling
• Ability to use R and / or Python in health economic modelling
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills

Location : Anywhere in Canada (currently remote / home-based; subject to change)

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $77,000 to $93,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions / bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action / equal opportunity employers (Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled)